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Here we have another of my new toys Which came from a fellow collector I think its different and it runs great just some new parts were required to complete It was built by the Klien motor company in 1959 and has a two stroke Solo engine and a 2 speed gearbox operated from a twist grip assembly on the handlebars there is even a toolbox with tools at the rear dont you just love it i do

Hi hope you all had a great Christmas day here is a photo of my Tractor Kermit receiving its pretty Christmas Present we broke a bottle of Champagne over its bonnet (Just kidding Didnt want to damage its paint work ) just to complete the celebration Hope you like

Maybe want is a better word, but if anyone wins the lottery and has a spare 10-12k I would appreciate a long term loan as a tax deduction for you. https://www.purplewave.com/auction/171227A/item/DP9600?utm_campaign=20171226&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Boomtrain&bt_alias=eyJ1c2VySWQiOiAiMWQyNmUyYjUtZGU3NC00M2ZjLWJhOGEtZDBiYmNjMjViNjJmIn0%3D

Cool truck.

I have recently been researching restoration of magnesium alloys in readiness to restore the wheels on a Ferrari and I can tell you it is a minefield of does and don'ts because of fire risk and instant corrosion, I would avoid welding if you can and use either fire spring roll pins or fine threaded bar into a series of tapped holes as a means of coping with expansion of the alloy when warm in use. If you want to go down the metal repair route with sufficient pins in place you could use soft lead with a plasticine dam either side to retain it whilst cooling.

The old seals on these engines are definitely subject to causing lean running conditions. I've found that about 50% of them need new seals, and it does not matter if they are NOS or well used.

Today I purchased some regular non synthetic STIHL 2 cycle oil mixed it at a ratio of 32:1 using same type of gas as before 89 octane non-ethanol. drained old fuel from the O&R genset put in the new fuel mix and the engine started right up and runs great. Re-adjusted mixture needle valve about a 1/4 turn clockwise, leaner. Engine still has a very light blue smoke coming out of the exhaust just like it should. Not sure why the engine did not like the synthetic 2 cycle oil but it is what it is. I have heard stories about synthetic oils and synthetic brake fluids doing things to rubber seals or o-rings. Maybe the main bearing seals were letting air leak in causing the engine to lean out. I don't know but it seems to be running fine now with the regular 2 cycle oil.